Rockridge Secondary

The NurseThink Scholarship supports students enrolled in master's and doctoral nursing programs at AACN member institutions who have a desire to become future nurse faculty. The scholarship is open to all students who are members of the Graduate Nursing Student Academy.To apply, students must complete an online application, provide demographic information and details on their academic achievement, and submit a...

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a national organization of degreed women who work to promote equality in education, health care, careers and pay for girls and women. In keeping with these goals, the Las Vegas Branch of AAUW is pleased to be able to make a $500 scholarship award each fall semester to be used in the...

Hellen Jean McKenzie was born in Warwick, Ontario on June 25, 1911, the only child of William D. McKenzie and Jean Laws who were farmers. Her mother died when she was nine years old and Jean and her father moved to Donna Texas where they farmed. Jean started playing the piano when she was quite young and became the church...

Up to four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded annually to outstanding college students based on the following criteria on the application.Return the completed application form including a picture, letters of recommendation, and transcript to the address below by December 15.Application and guidelines are listed below in the Scholarship area.CriteriaApplicant must be the child of a beef producer or be directly...

Merck’s partnership with the AVMF over the last several years has provided scholarships for nearly 400 veterinary students, many of whom, have gone on to become young leaders in the veterinary field.Eligibility criteria2nd or 3rd-year veterinary student in good standing at an AVMA-accredited school in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean.A demonstration of academic excellenceInvolvement in university-affiliated organizations including...

Attending college can be stressful and taxing – often affecting students’ health and wellness. Researchers at Auburn University followed 131 students over four years of college and found that a whopping 70% gained weight by graduation (an average of 12, and up to 37 pounds). The overall percentage of students found to be overweight increased from 18% to 31%. The researchers...